The Italian
Итальянец
Synopsis
Set in 2002, an abandoned 5-year-old boy living in a rundown orphanage in a small Russian village is adopted by an Italian family.
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The Italian - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kolya Spiridonov
Vanya Solntsev / Kolya Spiridonov
Mariya Kuznetsova
Madam
Nikolay Reutov
Grisha
Denis Moiseenko
Kolyan
Sasha Sirotkin
Sery
Polina Vorobeva
Nataha
Olga Shuvalova
Irka
Dima Zemlyanko
Anton
Rudolf Kuld
Guard
Yuriy Itskov
Headmaster
Darya Yurgens
Mama Mukhina
Rudolf Kuld
Alexandr Andreev
Yuliya Shubareva
Vladimir Kosmidaylo
Tatyana Zakharova
Sergey Zhukovich
Andrey Dezhonov
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrey Kravchuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrey Romanov
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Knaifel
- Original Title
- Итальянец
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tulos Cinema, Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrey Kravchuk
Andrey Romanov
Aleksandr Knaifel
Aleksandr Burov
Tamara Lipartiya
Olga Agrafenina, Andrei Zertsalov
Department Leadership Roster
Andrey Romanov
Screenplay
Tamara Lipartiya
Editor
Andrey Kravchuk
Director
Aleksandr Burov
Director of Photography
Vladimir Svetozarov
Production Design
Andrei Zertsalov
Producer
Natalia Brabanova
Costume Design
Marina Nikolaeva
Costume Design
Aleksandr Knaifel
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Italian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Italian about?
Set in 2002, an abandoned 5-year-old boy living in a rundown orphanage in a small Russian village is adopted by an Italian family.
Who directed The Italian?
The Italian was directed by Andrey Kravchuk.
Who stars in The Italian?
The principal cast of The Italian includes Kolya Spiridonov, Mariya Kuznetsova, Nikolay Reutov, Denis Moiseenko, Sasha Sirotkin.
When was The Italian released and how long is it?
The Italian was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Italian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Italian was composed by Aleksandr Knaifel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Italian?
The Italian holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).